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The WDKY Original Songs (Or Snippets Thereof)

Songs. Snippets of Songs. Ideas for Songs. My characters, especially Ava and Maggie, have a lot of them. Here's a few of my favorite passages from the books. Bombshell (Ava,...

Redneck Writer Road Trip Book Tour

After four-weeks together exploring the greatness that is the Northwestern US for our Redneck Writer Road Trip Book Tour and being together 24/7 and my plan to remain in Dallas...

60-Cities-in-60-Days Book Tour Wrap-Up

60 cities. 60 days, plus a few driving and mental health days, for a total of 68. 38 states. 17,012 miles. Events: 63. Events missed: 0. Event tardies: 0. Event...

Give 'Em What They Ask For: Ava Butler's Painki...

Ava’s Painkillers Mix 2 parts orange juice, 2 parts pineapple juice, 1 part Coco Lopez, and 1 part rum in a blender. Serve over ice sprinkled with nutmeg. Drink at...

Big Sky, Magic Fire

I’m often asked where I write and what inspires me. My answer has always been that I like to write outside. Pedantic, though true enough. But that isn’t the complete answer. As a...

Not for Sissies

[ Image: georgia and sue.jpg ] Imagine a woman who knows she enjoys this soft friendly dog who likes to get in cars, even though she can’t remember its name...